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Double Deal - True Stories of Criminals, Crimes and Lies

Lara Chicofsky & Nina Jobe

My name is Lara Chicofsky, and my cohost is Nina Jobe. We created this podcast to shine a light on some of the lesser known characters and crimes in Boston and New England. We"ve spent the past two years researching the Boston crime scene primarily focusing on the 1960s. There are many podcasts and books available about organized crime in the Boston area, but ours is a bit different. I spent most of my life in my father’s world. Eavesdropping when I was a kid, listening intently when he was at the

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32:35

Disorganized Crime - Raymond Patriarca - The Early Days

Double Deal - True Stories of Criminals, Crimes and Lies ·

2021/11/22

Raymond L.S. Patriarca is infamous in his role as the Boss of the New England Mafia for nearly 30 years. Join us this week as we talk about Patriarca's early life of crime, and the many failures along the way to his rise to power.For a transcript of this episode visit our website. Follow us on Twitter for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook.Questions or comments, email lara@doubledealpodcast.com or nina@doubledealpodcast.com

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26:23

The Founding Fathers - Organized Crime in Early 20th...

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2021/11/15

Starting with the days when the Camorra ruled Boston, we introduce the Sicilian men who toppled them: Don Nene Terruso, Don Pepino Modica, Don Filippo Bruccola, and more. And don't miss Lara's personalized food tour of Boston, sharing some of her favorite restaurants and the best food to order there.For a transcript of this episode visit our website. Follow us on Twitter for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook.Questions or comments, email

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18:19

An Unconfidential Informant - Richie Chicofsky - Part 2

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2021/11/08

Richie gets out of jail and returns to work for Mafia boss Ralphie Lamattina. He also starts robbing banks with Jack Kelley, and gun running. A not-so-chance meeting with FBI Special Agent H Paul Rico leads him to a crossroads. Now he must make a decision that will change his life forever.For a transcript of this episode visit our website. Follow us on Twitter for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook.Questions or comments, email lara@doubledealpodcast.com

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20:21

Hoover's All American Boys

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2021/11/01

Meet the men of the Boston FBI office who comprised the special task force that was created to solve the Great Brink's Heist of 1950. Five of these men would go on to form the organized crime task force charged with bringing down the Mafia in New England.For a transcript of this episode visit our website. Follow us on Twitter for sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook. Our shop is up on Tee Public.Questions or comments, email lara@doubledealpodcast.com or

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24:44

An Institute of Higher Learning - Richie Chicofsky -...

Double Deal - True Stories of Criminals, Crimes and Lies ·

2021/10/25

In this episode Nina and Lara will be discussing Richie Chicofsky's early years, and his first prison stint. Fats Buccelli's son Bobby, the DeSisto home invasion and Richie's first encounter with SA H. Paul Rico will be included.If you'd like to email Lara you can reach her at lara@doubledealpodcast.comand Nina can be contacted at nina@doubledealpodcast.comFor show notes and supporting materials please visit our website and click on episode 8. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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18:47

Moldy Loot - Fats Buccelli, Wimpy Bennett & the...

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2021/10/18

The only money from the Brink's robbery ever recovered was found in June 1956. $57K of rotted and moldy cash wrapped in old newspapers was discovered behind a wall in an office on Tremont Street. Join us this week as we discuss how the Feds located the loot and what happened next. Lara also reveals how Edward Wimpy Bennett came by his nickname.If you'd like to email Lara you can reach her at lara@doubledealpodcast.comand Nina can be contacted at nina@doubledealpodcast.comFor show notes and

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16:16

The CI Program & H. Paul Rico - The Early Days

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2021/10/11

We are introducing Richie's nemesis in our story this week: H Paul Rico. Join us as we cover the early years of Rico's life and FBI career. We're also talking about the FBI's Confidential Informant Program and some of its early victories and blunders.If you'd like to email Lara you can reach her at lara@doubledealpodcast.comand Nina can be contacted at nina@doubledealpodcast.comFor show notes and supporting materials please visit our website and click on episode 6. You can find us on Facebook,

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18:18

The Bobbsey Twins - Santo Diaferio & Carmello Merlino...

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2021/10/04

In Episode 5 we will be discussing Sonny Diaferio and Mello Merlino, childhood friends and lifelong partners in crime. Nina and Lara will be telling the story of their early days.If you'd like to email Lara you can reach her at lara@doubledealpodcast.comand Nina can be contacted at nina@doubledealpodcast.comFor show notes and supporting materials please visit our website and click on episode 5. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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14:31

Conman to Armorer - Roy Appleton - The Early Years

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2021/09/27

In Episode 4 we will be discussing Roy Appleton. The man who from his grave would be the beginning of the end for former FBI SA, H. Rico. Rico who spent his final days in prison, just as many of the men he put away. Nina and Lara will tell you about Roy's early days.If you'd like to email Lara you can reach her at lara@doubledealpodcast.comand Nina can be contacted at nina@doubledealpodcast.comFor show notes and supporting materials please visit our website and click on episode 4. You can find us

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The Great Brink's Heist - Our Take On It

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2021/09/20

The Great Brink's Heist of 1950 was almost the perfect crime. $2.775 million was stolen in Boston on a mid-January evening. We follow the twists and turns of the FBI investigation that led to the capture and eventual conviction of eight local men who had long criminal records. We conclude with our own theories about what really happened. If you'd like to email Lara you can reach her at lara@doubledealpodcast.comand Nina can be contacted at nina@doubledealpodcast.comFor show notes and supporting

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16:34

My Getaway Car Was A Lawnmower - Billie "Aggie"

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2021/09/12

We heard a little bit about Billie Aggie in episode 1. Today we will be discussing two more of Billie's heists, and how he found himself voted out of Walpole State Prison.

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23:04

Let's Go To The Track! - John J. "Red" Kelley - The...

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2021/09/06

Jack Kelley was called "Swiss watch" for the precision with which he planned robberies. But a simple trip to the race track led to his first arrest. This episode will cover the early years of John J. Kelley's criminal career. We will discuss several of his early robberies and how a trip to the race track lands him in prison.You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. If you'd like to email Lara you can reach her at lara@doubledealpodcast.com and Nina can be contacted at

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2:16

Preview Episode 9 - Richie Chicofsky

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2021/09/04

A sneak preview of Episode 9! Hear about Richie Chicofsky, the central figure in our podcast series Double Deal.

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1:26

Double Dealer - Trailer

Double Deal - True Stories of Criminals, Crimes and Lies ·

2021/08/29

Hi all! Thank you for tuning in. Our first episode will launch on Monday, September 6, 2021.

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